The insiders guidebook to comprehending blocked drains
The insiders guidebook to comprehending blocked drains
Household emergencies can create a havoc and blocked drains are probably one of the worst. Like many emergencies, there is often no warning before they occur. However, the most unpleasant aspects of a blocked drain are that it can cause nasty odours, flooding and loss of power in the home. A business suffering this disruption may lose customers and thus sales, and this reduction in productivity lowers staff satisfaction.
Prevention is always better than cure and here are some steps you can take to prevent blocked drainage caused by structural kinks or foreign matter:.
Regularly remove any hairs that get trapped in the waste plug hole.
Keep small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls away from places where they could accidentally fall into the toilet.
It is a good practice to use disinfectants and hot water to flush the wash basin, bath and shower pipes on a regular basis as this can be very effective in removing soap residue and avoids its accumulation with time.
Dont flush away large and disposable items such as sanitary towels, nappies or product wrapping as they can become caught in the drainage pipe.
It is a good idea to compost food waste rather than discarding it in the kitchen sink.
In the event of such material falling into the sink, do not push the matter through the plughole as this may impact and worsen the blockage; instead, try to extract the matter.
Never dispose of cooking fats down the drain system, as they hit cold water they will solidify. In case there is no other way out you should dilute the fats by mixing them with hot water and detergent. Keep the water running for a minute after you have done this to keep a clear water flow.
Following a set of regular maintenance activities one can reduce the chances of having a drain blockage.
You should have a check at the house roof gutters and downpipes at least twice a year.
While trying to remove the gathered leaves and debris using a trowel, you should be careful that you do not fall off the ladder.
Lift the inspection covers on a regular basis to ensure that your drains are freely flowing, and check that these are easily accessible.
Make sure that the external drain grids are protected from garden materials, fallen leaves or accumulation of moss in autumn.
External drains, like internal drains, should be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant and hot water.
For complete peace of mind, particularly if you are running a business you can request a regular drain surveys and get your drainage system checked regularly by a CCTV drain inspection service. The CCTV will inform you of any impending blockage and you can also check the condition of the drainage system regularly by using this service.